Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 90: Pillars Of The New World

Violet left Adele’s office, exiting into the infirmary’s main corridor. The sterile, polished medical environment stretched out before her, and she couldn’t help but let her gaze wander.

So far, Adele’s office had been her only point of contact within the infirmary, but now, curiosity clawed at her now. What went on in the rest of the building? Why did they build this much space if Adele’s office was the only place she needed to get her wound healed?

Her eyes landed on the elevator just a few steps ahead, its sleek, metallic doors gleaming under the bright fluorescent lights. It stood out like a beacon, almost daring her to press the button.

Who had access to those upper floors? Were they reserved only for the elite students? Special cases? Violet was so damn curious, the mystery eating at her. Mary hadn’t spoken about that part of the infirmary either, and Violet found herself wanting to know more.

In the end, her curiosity won and Violet decided to take the bull by the horn and explore the area. Unfortunately, she barely managed to take two steps toward the elevator when a firm hand reached out, grabbing her arm. Violet spun around, her heart skipping a beat when she came face-to-face with a stern-looking Adele.

"What the fuck do you think you’re doing?" Adele’s voice was gravelly and sharp, cutting through the silence like a blade.

Everything happened suddenly and Violet was caught off guard by the intensity in her tone. She couldn’t help but stammer, "C—check-up."

"What?" Adele’s brow furrowed as she tightened her grip.

"I was supposed to have my weekly mandatory check-up today," Violet clarified, her voice coming out smaller than she intended.

"At what time?" Adele pressed, her eyes narrowing.

"6 p.m."

Adele glanced at the clock on the wall, her expression hardening. "It isn’t 6 yet, Violet Purple."

Violet swallowed, unnerved by Adele’s penetrating stare. The woman had a way of making her feel like she’d done something terribly wrong, even when she hadn’t.

"I thought... I thought I’d check out the premises before my appointment," Violet explained nervously. "It’s my first time after all. I wouldn’t want to get lost on my way here."

eyes narrowed further, disbelief written all over her face. "Well, it isn’t six yet, and you won’t get lost. Also," she added, "I’m canceling your appointment today. I already evaluated you yesterday, and you’re good. There’s no need for you to come for any medical assessment. And if I’m not wrong, you

up. Adele’s tone was too sharp, too insistent. It was as if she were actively trying to get her out of the infirmary. Why? That

look. "Why are you staring at me

don’t want me here," Violet said slowly, her voice probing. "Why don’t you want

that you like punishment. Should I add

woman had such an impassive look that she couldn’t

Violet let out a resigned sigh and said, "Fine, I’ll leave for class. But don’t think this is over. I’ll get

"Perhaps, put that energy into finding a

her heel, she had already begun to leave only for

tone cold and authoritative, "come see me, and I’ll take care of it. If I’m not around, go to any of the cardinal alphas. They’ll handle it.

Adele’s tone grew even

Okay!" Violet snapped, her

Adele said curtly.

stormed toward the revolving doors. Just before stepping outside, she

gaze fixed on her like a

she left through the revolving doors that swished

Violet thought as she

Adele had insisted she never stepped into that elevator, her harsh tone, and the strange ultimatum to go to a cardinal alpha for her check-ups,

Violet couldn’t help but sense that the woman was being protective. Except it was the kind of protective that screamed that something was hidden. And why

walking a tightrope over a pit of snakes. Each one

in his game again. And she would be a

was the most tightlipped

playboy might look harmless but then, whoever was friends with Asher could never be normal. He would probably want

her advantage. However, Violet knew

alphas were really